CVE-2026-40952: Vulnerability in Absolute Security Secure Access
CVE-2026-40952 is a privilege misconfiguration vulnerability in Absolute Security's Secure Access Windows client and server. It affects versions prior to 14.55 when installed in a non-default location. An attacker with local access can exploit this to elevate privileges to Administrator. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.5. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a privilege misconfiguration in the Secure Access installer for Windows client and server versions before 14.55. When Secure Access is installed in a non-default directory, local attackers can exploit this misconfiguration to escalate their privileges to Administrator level. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to the affected system can elevate their privileges to Administrator, potentially gaining full control over the Secure Access client or server. This could lead to unauthorized system modifications, data compromise, or disruption of services. The vulnerability is specifically triggered when the software is installed in a non-default location.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid installing Secure Access in non-default locations and restrict local access to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-40952: Vulnerability in Absolute Security Secure Access
Description
CVE-2026-40952 is a privilege misconfiguration vulnerability in Absolute Security's Secure Access Windows client and server. It affects versions prior to 14.55 when installed in a non-default location. An attacker with local access can exploit this to elevate privileges to Administrator. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.5. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a privilege misconfiguration in the Secure Access installer for Windows client and server versions before 14.55. When Secure Access is installed in a non-default directory, local attackers can exploit this misconfiguration to escalate their privileges to Administrator level. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to the affected system can elevate their privileges to Administrator, potentially gaining full control over the Secure Access client or server. This could lead to unauthorized system modifications, data compromise, or disruption of services. The vulnerability is specifically triggered when the software is installed in a non-default location.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid installing Secure Access in non-default locations and restrict local access to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Absolute
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-16T00:19:03.573Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a57e43168715ace4355c9ca
Added to database: 07/15/2026, 19:49:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 20:02:28 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 20:07:21 UTC
Views: 4
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